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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 3 months later than the SL202 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores against the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung SL202

 SX200 IS SL202 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX200 IS

 SL202 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung SL202

 SX200 IS SL202 
LaunchedMay 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS versus the SL202.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and SL202.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX200 IS to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others (247g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
27
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $140